yachting

noun

yacht·​ing ˈyä-tiŋ 

: the action, fact, or pastime of racing or cruising in a yacht

Examples of yachting in a Sentence

We went yachting over the weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

All of us at Forte Yachts are delighted with the team that has helped to turn our yachting philosophy into reality. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026

These days, Fort Lauderdale is trying to promote itself as the yachting capital of the world – not the Spring Break capital of the world, noted Vice Mayor John Herbst. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

Capasecca Yacht Another bespoke yachting experience, Capasecca — featuring four cabins that sleep up to eight guests — sails the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia and Procida, backed by a family with generations of seafaring heritage. —Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

Golf, tennis, yachting, charity galas, vintage cars, and polo Sundays out west remain part of life here. —Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yachting

• blotting
• clotting
• dotting
• jotting
• knotting
• plotting
• potting
• rotting
• slotting
• spotting
• squatting
• swatting

Kids Definition

yachting

noun

yacht·​ing

: the sport of racing or cruising in a yacht